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Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - technomadness - 03-12-2018
...from the corporate world. I just made my escape from the rat race! I've been a nomad, however, for a long time, maybe my whole life if your criteria are lax. I grew up traveling with my family, and in 2003 I started preparing to be a nomad and have basically not had a permanent location since 2008. I spent quite a bit of time traveling internationally and spent a couple years in europe and central and south america.
My style of travel and living has evolved over the years, originally I wanted to sail around the world, but discovered blue water sailing wasn't for me, then I travelled using this new service called AirBnB for many years, and the next phase is a van.
Next month I will buy a ProMaster 159 wheelbase cargo van and start converting it. I can't wait!
By training and genetics I'm an engineer with a background in electronics and software, but have had as a hobby mechanical engineering-- specifically Battle Bots, I was nationally ranked for a brief period before robot combat and nomadism became incompatible. I *might* use some of my discretionary space in the van for a robot workshop, we will see.
Now that I'm not working 80 hours a week anymore, I'm going to need some hobbies.
But for now, its all about building the van.
Greetings!
RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - technomadness - 03-12-2018
I have one question -is it possible to use this forum from tapatalk?
RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - Putts - 03-12-2018
I use Tapatalk here.
I bow and welcome our robot overlord.
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RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - Putts - 03-12-2018
Oh, and looking forward to your van build.
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RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - Ballenxj - 03-12-2018
Hi technomadness, welcome here, You have an interesting background. I see putts has already said hi here, and you might like his step van conversion to give you a few ideas.
I hope you enjoy your time here, and maybe make a few friends along the way?
RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - rvpopeye - 03-12-2018
Welcome. Come on in , you're out !
RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - RepublicOfTXPatriot - 03-12-2018
Welcome on in Techno !
RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - RepublicOfTXPatriot - 03-12-2018
Techno..You're most likely knowledge of computers and programming can be a useful money maker on the road. Especially if someone allows you to fix, diagnose their computer from remote access. Many of us like myself do good to be online period. I find your knowledge a useful resource as well here. I'm looking forward to your build as well. I hope that you will take us along for the ride from start to finish. David
Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - Blanch - 03-12-2018
Welcome to another techie! I worked as a technician, programmer and DBA during my career. I sure don’t miss the long hours and stress.
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RE: Hi I'm technomadness and I'm a refugee... - Blacktank - 03-12-2018
welcome to the site,broken down concrete worker here